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enMon, 02 Mar 2015 09:03:44 -0600Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:03:44 -0600Movie Reviews for March 2ndhttps://panow.com/column/501976/movie-reviews-march-2nd
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p><strong>Focus</strong>: Albeit a bit slow and predictable, this movie will seduce you with its cast and plot. Will Smith, who plays a veteran con-man, has not lost his step as one of Hollywood’s best leading men. His character is a master of misdirection and is always working on his next job. Margot Robbie (Wolf of Wall Street), who plays Smith’s young apprentice, is as talented as she is beautiful. Surprise, surprise; there is a love affair between the two characters.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/501976/movie-reviews-march-2nd">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell501976Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:03:44 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesSuperheroes and Monstershttps://panow.com/column/452401/superheroes-and-monsters
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p><strong>X-Men: Days of Future Past</strong></p>
<p>Forget about Spiderman, the fifth installment of the X-Men series is truly amazing. I have been waiting for over a year for this movie to be released and I was not disappointed.</p>
<p>The plot of this movie is fairly simple. The X-Men are facing extinction at the hands of an enemy that is unbeatable. Their last hope rests on a mission that sends Wolverine back in time to stop the event that acts as a catalyst for the war.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/452401/superheroes-and-monsters">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell452401Mon, 26 May 2014 09:43:27 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesMarch 3 Movie Reviewshttps://panow.com/column/436869/march-3-movie-reviews
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p><strong>Robocop</strong></p>
<p>I was never a big fan of either the original movies or the TV series. For that matter my parents would not even let me watch the original Robocop movie when I was 13 due its graphic content. The 2014 version is very toned down from its predecessor but in many ways is far superior.</p>
<p>Robocop 2014 is not a remake of the original (THANK GOODNESS) but rather a complete reboot. The names and characters are familiar but the story has been rewritten. Will the world accept machines enforcing the law?</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/436869/march-3-movie-reviews">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell436869Mon, 03 Mar 2014 06:46:15 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesLEGOhttps://panow.com/column/433083/lego
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>Get ready to have your mind blown by the world of Lego. Who would have thought the popular toy we all enjoyed as a kids, would one day become a major motion picture. Visually this is one of the most stunning movies I have ever seen. The Lego world is brought to life in a way that I still can't quite comprehend. I cannot imagine the hours and hours of work that went into making it, not to mention the patience.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/433083/lego">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell433083Mon, 10 Feb 2014 07:00:37 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesSaving Mr. Banks, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruithttps://panow.com/column/431574/saving-mr-banks-jack-ryan-shadow-recruit
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saving Mr. Banks</strong></p>
<p>Saving Mr. Banks is a behind the scenes look at one of the greatest movies ever made. I will never be able to watch Mary Poppins the same way again.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/431574/saving-mr-banks-jack-ryan-shadow-recruit">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell431574Mon, 03 Feb 2014 10:49:39 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesThe Wolf of Wall Streethttps://panow.com/column/426408/wolf-wall-street
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>I still can’t believe this movie was based on a true story. I loved it. I enjoyed it so much that I actually went twice in the same week.</p>
<p>Leonardo DiCaprio plays Jordan Belfort, a stock broker who is not afraid to break the law to become rich. His rise to fame will cause your mouth to drop. Belfort’s success is driven by his three passions: sex, drugs and money; and as he adequately puts it, “he has a large appetite” for all three.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/426408/wolf-wall-street">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell426408Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:11:02 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues, 47 Ronin, Grudge Matchhttps://panow.com/column/420770/anchorman-2-legend-continues-47-ronin-grudge-match
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p><strong>Anchorman 2</strong></p>
<p>This may possibly be the most ridiculous movie of 2013, but my pancreas hurts from laughing so hard. The combination of Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Paul Rudd is pure gold. I will admit I am not typically a Will Ferrell movie guy. I find his movies to be rather hit or miss, but <em>Anchorman 2</em> is a hit in my books and one that I will be buying on DVD, even if just for the outtakes.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/420770/anchorman-2-legend-continues-47-ronin-grudge-match">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell420770Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:04:42 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesFrozenhttps://panow.com/column/413253/frozen
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>It’s based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen, and “Frozen” is by far the coolest movie in theatres this week. What makes this movie so special you ask? The answer is simple: A great story, memorable characters, and jokes that kids of “all ages” can enjoy.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/413253/frozen">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell413253Thu, 05 Dec 2013 07:18:11 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesHunger Games - Survivor Serieshttps://panow.com/column/410149/hunger-games-survivor-series
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hunger Games: Catching Fire</strong></p>
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If you enjoyed the first Hunger Games movie, you will LOVE the sequel. The action, the story and the acting are cranked up ten notches. My appetite is already very strong for part three. I may even go read the book first because I can’t wait to find out what happens next.</p>
<p>Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, is having a hard time dealing with life after the Hunger Games. She can barely live with herself, knowing how many innocent people she had to kill to win.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/410149/hunger-games-survivor-series">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell410149Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:38:37 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesThor:The Dark Worldhttps://panow.com/column/406043/thorthe-dark-world
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>I went to see this movie on Saturday and three days later I still have goose bumps on my arm.</p>
<p>Thor: The Dark World is the perfect combination of action, special effects, and dialogue. This movie is a must-see for any comic book fan.</p>
<p>What I like most about the Marvel movies is how they seem to blend together. Thor: The Dark World takes place after the Avengers movie and there are a few references to Avenger as well as several other Marvel movies.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/406043/thorthe-dark-world">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell406043Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:25:15 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesLast Vegas and Bad Grandpahttps://panow.com/column/403997/last-vegas-and-bad-grandpa
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>Last Vegas</p>
<p>This movie is a story about true friendship, finding true love and living life to its fullest. Four friends, a little beyond their prime, decide to travel to Vegas for the weekend for a bachelor party. Along the way they learn a little about themselves, and have a whole lot of fun.</p>
<p>Last Vegas features an all-star cast: Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline, Michael Douglas and Robert De Niro. I honestly believe that without this cast, the movie would not be nearly as good. Each actor delivers a solid performance and the chemistry is great.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/403997/last-vegas-and-bad-grandpa">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell403997Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:50:00 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesCarrie didn’t scare mehttps://panow.com/column/399071/carrie-didn-t-scare-me
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>I am not a fan of remakes. They are never as good as the original. Carrie 2013 simply ends up as one big disappointment.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/399071/carrie-didn-t-scare-me">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell399071Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:22:05 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesRunner Runnerhttps://panow.com/column/397284/runner-runner
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>“Runner Runner” takes a look inside the world of online gambling. There are two rules to remember: the house always wins, and know when to fold ‘em.</p>
<p>Starring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck, “Runner Runner” is about a Princeton student who gets in way over his head. I'm a fan of a Timberlake, and he does a decent job as the underdog in this low budget flick. Affleck plays the owner of a gambling website, who cheats and lies his way to the top.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/397284/runner-runner">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell397284Tue, 15 Oct 2013 06:48:35 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesGravityhttps://panow.com/column/395647/gravity
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p>Have you ever dreamed of going into space and floating amongst the stars? This movie may be the closest you can come without actually leaving the ground. The visuals are breathtaking. The 3-D special effects are worth the price of admission alone. Two thumbs way up!</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/395647/gravity">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell395647Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:50:20 -0600paNOW - At The MoviesRush/The Familyhttps://panow.com/column/392683/rushthe-family
<p><strong>By Nigel Maxwell</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rush</strong></p>
<p>Based on the real life rivalry of two professional race car drivers,“Rush” lives up to its name. I will be the first to admit that I am not the biggest racing fan, but after watching “Rush”, I have a brand new appreciation and respect for the sport.</p>
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<a href="https://panow.com/column/392683/rushthe-family">Read More</a>Nigel Maxwell392683Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:06:32 -0600paNOW - At The Movies